Sculptural Mule in Genuine Leather with Feather Trim
Source:Full Body Kid Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Mule in Genuine Leather with Feather Trim
A Professional Sports Club approached us to develop a sculptural mule around a single idea: feather trim, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed sculptural finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Mule |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Professional Sports Club |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Genuine Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The mule was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Feather Trim was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.
Result
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Professional Sports Club launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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